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Spring is here and we have an exciting announcement! We’ll be celebrating our annual Livable Communities LeadershipAwards at a reception on May 16 at the Old Ebbitt GrillAtrium – steps away from the White House. This year, we’re recognizing Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson with our Livable Communities LeadershipAward and a slate of Community Heroes from around the region. Buy your tickets at the early bird rate of $100 before prices increase onApril 28th!
Regional
“Shamrocks and Smart Growth, featuring Jeff Speck” (watch the recording)
Over 130 supporters joined CSG and nationally recognized city planner Jeff Speck for a special reading of Walkable City, 10th Anniversary edition and book signing. From entertaining anecdotes and sobering data about Uber, Lyft and Elon Musk's Boring Machine, Jeff did not disappoint!
Our region’s transportation plan is on the “Wrong Road” (learn more)
CSG has relentlessly focused on winning reforms to our region’s long-range transportation plan Visualize 2050.The current plan to add 1,000 lane miles of roads would fuel more driving and won’t meet our region’s climate goals. Stay tuned for our call to action.
D.C.
Event: Making the math work for affordable housing (April 20 at 6:30pm, RSVP)
Why don't we have more dedicated affordable housing in the city and region? What does it actually take to put together the money to build affordable housing? Get these questions answered and more at our upcoming event on financing affordable housing!
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End exclusionary deed restrictions at the Chevy Chase Library site (take action)
DC is undertaking a transformation of this civic hub with a new library, outdoor public spaces, and affordable housing. But there’s a new catch: a 1909 exclusionary deed restriction prohibits apartments on a portion of the public site and stands in the way of building affordable housing in this affluent neighborhood.
Get ready to revitalize Friendship Heights (learn more)
This community in transition offers great opportunities for more housing and better public spaces. Montgomery County and DC are looking at their plans and new development projects are moving forward. Stay tuned for ways to be involved, including an upcoming walking tour with Ward 3 Vision and CSG.
Maryland
Support faster bus service in Montgomery (take the survey)
The county is planning a dedicated bus lane pilot this summer on parts of MD-193 (University Boulevard), aiming to make traveling via bus faster and more reliable. Dedicated bus lanes on arterials are key to making buses the travel mode of choice.
Weigh in on the future of University Boulevard (join the team)
Montgomery Planning kicked off outreach and planning for the University Boulevard Corridor Plan which will study new development, bus rapid transit, and more. Live in/near the plan area? Join CSG's University Boulevard Corridor PlanTeam!
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Safe streets for Montgomery County (submit comments)
The Pedestrian Master Plan is a comprehensive and visionary plan for shifting from car-centric to people-centered streets. Recommendations include building more walkable places, providing safe pedestrian access to transit, and redesigning dangerous arterials.
Virginia
Avision platform for Fairfax County (read more)
The Fairfax Healthy Communities network – conservation, housing, safe streets, and smart growth organizations –just released our platform with a playbook for how candidates for the Board of Supervisors can build a prosperous, and more equitable and sustainable future for Fairfax County
Another step to a walkable, transit-oriented West Falls Church (take action)
Fairfax County's Planning Commission voted unanimously to support the mixed-use rezoning application for West Falls Church Metro The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing ahead of their vote on May 9th.
Diverse housing types approved inArlington
Arlington County unanimously approved expanding housing options allowing up to six units in all single family neighborhoods.This is the culmination of its Missing Middle Housing Study as the county seeks to create more housing options.
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Support bus lanes, walking, biking onAlexandria’s Duke Street (learn more)
Later this month,Alexandria will be seeking feedback on concepts for dedicated bus lanes and safer, more convenient walking and biking facilities on Duke Street. CSG and LivableAlexandria have been key supporters. Stay tuned for the next chance to weigh in.
Thanks for all you do,
Stewart Schwartz Executive Director Coalition for Smarter Growth
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